Friday’s Featured High School Football Games

Matchup: This one can be considered a battle for Pasadena, with both featuring several Pasadena area kids on their respective rosters. Muir is hoping to have a better showing against the Warriors after losing 49-12 last season. The Mustangs opened with an 18-12 win over Salesian.

Pasadena vs. La Salle

Site: La Salle HS, 7 p.m.

Records: Pasadena 0-0; La Salle 0-1

Matchup: The host Lancers are looking to rebound after losing, 34-9, to Cathedral last week. It’s a key encounter in another battle for Pasadena. La Salle features sophomore running back Milan Acquaah, who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown last week. Pasadena coach Doug Bledsoe makes his debut for the Bulldogs.

Temple City at Arroyo

Site: Arroyo HS, 7 p.m.

Records: Temple City 0-1; Arroyo 0-1

Matchup: The two teams enter their annual rival game on opposite sides of the perspective. The host Knights were highly competitive before losing to Hacienda League favorite Los Altos last week. The Rams, who were expecting to continue their late-season surge from 2013, laid an egg in a 55-2 loss at Simi Valley. It could be more of the same tonight.

Duarte vs. San Marino

Site: San Marino HS, 7 p.m.

Records: Duarte 1-0; San Marino 0-0

Matchup: San Marino enters the season with a lot of question marks after losing its entire backfield to graduation and returning just two offensive linemen. They should get some answers tonight, facing a Duarte team, which is feeling good about itself following a win over Cerritos Valley Christian. It’s a good barometer encounter for both, who are expected to be highly competitive in their respective leagues.

Firebaugh vs. Maranatha

Site: Lynwood Middle School, 7 p.m.

Records: Maranatha 1-0; Firebaugh 0-1

Matchup: One game in and new Minutemen head coach Jude Oliva is already making an impact. Maranatha routed Bassett in its season opener last week, with quarterback Eli Snyder throwing for more than 300 yards. You can expect more of the same tonight, with the Minutemen expected to win big. Firebaugh lost 37-0 to Saddleback Valley Christian last week.

Alhambra vs. La Canada

Site: Moor Field, 7 p.m.

Records: La Canada 0-0; Alhambra 0-1

Matchup: Alhambra is looking to rebound from a 38-6 loss to Arcadia in opening week. This one appears to be more balanced, with the Spartans looking to bounce back from a sub-par year last season.